The Wake Forest democratic process board seat question is front and center. When Commissioner Ben Clapsaddle is sworn in as Mayor, his commissioner seat becomes vacant. Our town government section […]
The Wake Forest conversation about our community’s future starts here. Wake Forest is growing fast, and so are the questions about what kind of town we’re becoming. That’s why I’ve
The Wake Forest rezoning vote on Star Road passed 3-1, reshaping development plans for the area. In a 3–1 vote Thursday night, the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners approved a
Wake Forest development deals reveal how growth decisions are made behind closed doors. Drive through Wake Forest, North Carolina, today, and you’ll see cameras on lampposts, sleek license-plate readers at
This Wake Forest work session preview highlights the three key items to follow. When the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners sits down for its work session on Thursday, November 6,
Friends, neighbors, readers— this Wake Forest post-election reflection 2025 is for you. First—thank you. Your trust, your voices, and your engagement are what make our town strong. We’ve just witnessed
The 2025 Wake Forest election delivered a decisive result: Democrats swept every contested race on the ballot, reshaping the political landscape of one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing towns. Here is
A dimly lit office glows with the cold light of four monitors, each showing fragments of the U.S. Capitol shrouded in smoke — a silent vigil for democracy, five years
Traffic Alert for North White Street – temporary lane reduction and traffic changes starting November 4, 2025, for storm drain and water line work. A critical Wake Forest polling update:
The concept of Wake Forest empire — where federal overreach reaches local streets — defines this moment. Iraq and Afghanistan didn’t happen in a vacuum. The problem was the entire
Evening view of Civic Plaza with an upside-down American flag, symbolizing distress, against a backdrop of vintage architecture and classic cars. Wake Forest democracy is messy, contentious, and absolutely essential.
I’m Tom Baker IV, founder and editor of Wake Forest Matters.Today I’m making something official: I’ve formed Wake Forest Matters, LLC, an independent local-news company dedicated to reporting our town’s
Wake Forest unity remains our greatest strength even in times of division. For generations, the Wake Forest Christmas Parade was the heart of the holiday season. As a child, I
Mayor Ben Clapsaddle delivers his inaugural State of the Town address, centered on the theme “We Move Forward Together.” The phrase is a translation of the motto Katchi Kapshida, which
